Learning Targets and Success Criteria

learning target (noun): the purpose of a lesson; WHAT students are expected to accomplish during their lesson with you

This is WHAT students are expected to accomplish during their lesson with you. Learning targets are referred to at the beginning and end of the lesson, as well as throughout. The learning target should also be in alignment with WHAT students will be assessed on to show their learning and knowledge of a skill.

Examples of Learning Targets

“Your purpose today is to understand the functions of Wernicke’s area and Broca’s area on speech and language, and relate them to specific aphasis.”
“I can add 2-digit numbers within 100.”

success criteria (noun): HOW students will reach the learning target

This can be done through checklists, step-by-step directions, options, choices, or clear strategies utilized to reach the learning target. This is where students determine how they will demonstrate success of the learning target. This should also be in alignment with the assessments teachers are using to assess student learning.

Examples of Success Criteria

“…based on your understanding of the anatomical features of these two areas, you will explain the physiological results when either is damaged.”
“…by using base ten blocks, base ten drawings, and/or standard algorithm.”

Examples of Learning Targets and Success Criteria in the Classroom

1st Grade Example

3rd Grade example

2nd Grade Example

Examples of Learning Targets and Success Criteria in Distance Learning

Consider adding a slide at the beginning of your lesson, detailing the learning targets and success criteria in your lesson.

Extra Resources

VL Cycle 1: LTSC

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